U.S. Ski Team
U.S. alpine skiers wrap qualification with strong Tarvisio results
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The Olympic qualification period for women's alpine skiing ended after the World Cup races in Tarvisio, Italy, where U.S. athletes delivered standout performances. Lindsey Vonn claimed second in the super-G amid challenging visibility, while Breezy Johnson and Keely Cashman also shone, helping secure all 11 U.S. quota spots for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has selected 16 young alpine skiers to represent the United States at the 2026 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Narvik, Norway, from March 7 to 15. The roster includes notable talents from Colorado programs like Team Summit and Ski & Snowboard Club Vail. This event highlights emerging American ski potential with a mix of experienced medalists and rising stars.
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American skier Mikaela Shiffrin will compete in slalom, giant slalom and team combined at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, halving her program from Beijing 2022 after serious crashes. U.S. head coach Paul Kristofic says the streamlined approach will aid her preparation in her strongest disciplines. Meanwhile, Lindsey Vonn plans to race downhill despite a recent ACL tear.